Crescent bay beach

Clear blue skies and cobalt seas at Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam. Nha Trang is an increasingly popular destination in Asia (Source: https://www.star2.com) Blissful beaches Stretching over 6km of powdery white sand, the crescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Nha Trang Bay – and it is easily accessible by foot from the bustling heart of the city. Stroll along the palm tree-lined promenade, have a picnic on the beach and idle the afternoon away people-watching. Come sunset, retire from the beach and take the lift up to the Skylight Nha Trang. Located on the 45th floor of Havana Hotel, the rooftop bar presents an uninterrupted view of the entire city via the 360° Skydeck and is also home to the tallest lighthouse in Vietnam. Alternatively, set out on a day trip excursion to Da Lat. Nicknamed “The Little Paris”, this charming French-colonial retreat offers a cool respite from the humid weather. Popular with outdoor … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang

Clear blue skies and cobalt seas at Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam. Nha Trang is an increasingly popular destination in Asia (Source: https://www.star2.com) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Star, one of the leading newspapers in Malaysia, cited seven reasons to visit Nha Trang, the “underrated pearl” of Vietnam, in an article recently posted on its website. Blissful beaches Stretching over 6km of powdery white sand, the crescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Nha Trang Bay – and it is easily accessible by foot from the bustling heart of the city. Stroll along the palm tree-lined promenade, have a picnic on the beach and idle the afternoon away people-watching. Come sunset, retire from the beach and take the lift up to the Skylight Nha Trang. Located on the 45th floor of Havana Hotel, the rooftop bar presents an uninterrupted view of the entire city via the 360° Skydeck and is also home to the tallest lighthouse … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang city in Vietnam

Dat Tham beach on Con Dao island has been listed as one of the top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper. Con Dao beach is listed in top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia With the likes of the popular coastal cities of Danang, Nha Trang and Mui Ne now packed with tourists, Dat Tham beach is different, as it’s located in the protected Con Dao National Park, which has allowed it to become one of the few undeveloped stretches of sand left in Vietnam, The Independent wrote. As a part of the national park, Dat Tham Beach is often not accessible to tourists due to the high risk of forest fires. Getting there requires some effort, with visitors clocking-in at the park office before beginning a four-mile hike to the beach. The hike takes you through a dense section of the park and you may catch a glimpse of some of its rare animals, such as giant squirrels and the bow-fingered gecko. Once you reach the shore, you are met … [Read more...] about Con Dao beach among top 10 eco friendly beaches in Southeast Asia

Viet Nam’s Dat Tham beach in Con Dao has been listed among the top ten eco-friendly beaches in South-east Asia by the UK’s Independent Newspaper. Con Dao island (Illustrative image) The newspaper wrote that with the likes of Da Nang, Na Trang, and Mui Ne now packed with tourists, Dat Tham beach, protected by the Con Dao national park, is one of the few undeveloped stretches of sand left in Viet Nam. Getting there requires some effort, with visitors needing to check-in at the park office before beginning a four-mile hike to the beach. Once you reach the shore, however, you are met with a beautiful (and most likely completely secluded) crescent-shaped bay, according to the newspaper. South-east Asia has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with golden sands, crystal-clear waters and lush green plant life, so it’s no surprise the region attracts millions of tourists a year. But its popularity has come at a price, with overcrowding, coral damage, and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam beach rated among top ten eco-friendly beaches

The newspaper wrote that with the likes of Da Nang, Na Trang, and Mui Ne now packed with tourists, Dat Tham beach, protected by the Con Dao national park, is one of the few undeveloped stretches of sand left in Vietnam. Getting there requires some effort, with visitors needing to check-in at the park office before beginning a four-mile hike to the beach. Once you reach the shore, however, you are met with a beautiful (and most likely completely secluded) crescent-shaped bay, according to the newspaper. South-east Asia has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with golden sands, crystal-clear waters and lush green plant life, so it’s no surprise the region attracts millions of tourists a year. But its popularity has come at a price, with overcrowding, coral damage, and waste becoming increasingly common problems for the region’s coastlines. As a result, the Independent recently made a list of 10 beaches for travelers who are looking for eco-friendly destinations … [Read more...] about Vietnam beach rated among top ten eco-friendly beaches

Now is the best time of the year to head to the beach in Vietnam, with the rain long gone and the shining down on crystal blue waters - if you know where to look. Vietnam is facing the same problems as its Southeast Asian peers when it comes to beach tourism: “overcrowding, coral damage and waste,” as pointed out by U.K. newspaper the Independent. Countries across the region have adopted a number of different measures to protect their coastlines, such as running clean-up campaigns, upgrading facilities to raise public awareness, fining people who litter, and even closing off beaches completely to visitors. Yet luckily enough, there are still several beaches left that are pristine, unpopulated and underdeveloped, as named in the Independent’s list of “10 Eco-Friendly Beaches In Southeast Asia That Tourists Haven’t Ruined Yet.” Among them is Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao, an island off the southern coast of Vietnam that was dubbed one of the 20 … [Read more...] about ‘Mysterious’ Vietnamese island a paradise tourists haven’t ruined yet